in someone's hair



in someone's hair

Annoying or bothering someone. For example, She was constantly in my hair, overseeing everything I did, or Dad was working on taxes, and the children were getting in his hair. This expression alludes to entangling one's hair. [Mid-1800s] The antonym, out of someone's hair, is often used as an imperative, as in Get out of my hair! [c. 1900]
See also: hair

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Julie['dʒu:li]
Pavica-Croatian
KaarleKAH:R-leFinnish
ZionZIE-ahn (English)Jewish, Biblical
Reneerrə-NAYRLimburgish
Ascot['æskət]